Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder or leg
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber (grated)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the lamb thoroughly and marinate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (400°F). Cook the marinated lamb until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare.
- Allow the cooked lamb to rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm pita bread on the grill or skillet until pliable.
- Assemble by placing sliced lamb in pita and topping with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg